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Big Bud, 16V – 747 “The Worlds’ Largest Tractor has been on display at Heartland Acres Agribition Center since arriving in April 2010. Many people from around the world have had the opportunity to see Big Bud during an extended stay at Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence, Iowa. What started out to be a […]

On Monday, May 13th Governor Terry Branstad proclaimed June 9-16, 2013 as Iowa Museum Week. During that week, Iowa’s museums will celebrate their unique contributions to their communities as contributors to community quality of life, economic engines, tourism attractions, and educational partners. Iowa’s ninety-nine counties are home to hundreds of historical societies and museums as […]

Family Fishing Day is set for the afternoon of Sunday, June 2, 2013 on Swan Lake at the Heartland Acres Campus. Heartland Acres will open Swan Lake for fishing guests as part of their regular paid museum admission. The event will run from Noon to 4:00PM. Wristbands to fish the lake will be available at […]

The Heartland Acres Tractor Ride is on again for 2013. Mark your calendars for Saturday June 8, 2013. The ride will start at 8:30AM from the Heartland Acres parking lot at 2600 Swan Lake Blvd, in Independence, Iowa. Entry fee per tractor is $25.00. Entry forms for preregistration are available at Heartland Acres admission office […]

As weather in Iowa begins to warm up so do the number of tours to museums and other venues our state has to offer. Heartland Acres recently receive two tour groups who were in Iowa on business for John Deere. As their time allowed in travels between John Deere facilities they were able to come […]